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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 2001
Page
2
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West Chester AP Police released a sketch of a white man in his mid 20s to 30s wanted in nine bombings near Philadelphia. At least 12 bombs have been found in shopping center lots over 11 months, five exploded with no injuries. Authorities urged the bomber to surrender.
Fire marshals probe a Taneytown Pike blaze that destroyed a two story warehouse used for storage. Three vehicles a carport and boats were burned. Fire crews from multiple towns battled flames late Friday night as investigators plan another on site visit.
A Montana couple sues Frederick County Circuit Court seeking reimbursement for private schooling costs up to 25,000 annually for their son Drew 14 alleging the county failed to provide required special education. They contest Administrative Law Judge Leah Seaton 32 page decision that Windsor Knolls Middle School placement offers educational benefits under law. Attorney Ann Starbuck says the school board won t negotiate. No trial date set.
Baltimore AP notes Maryland lottery drawings including Pick 12 and Pick 3 results. Numbers drawn in Friday afternoon play include 7 13 24 and 2 2 5 with various prizes and cash on hand figures.
Frederick County shows clear conditions tonight with a breezy northwest wind 10 to 20 mph and midteens lows. Sunday brings sun and highs in the upper 30s with Sunday night in the teens, then a mix of clouds and possible snow or rain midweek. Maryland beaches forecast predicts clear tonight near 20, sunny Sunday, and upper 30s to upper 40s highs through Thursday with scattered showers and rain chances midweek.
Weather across the East and Great Lakes shows snow showers in the north with accumulating totals and heavy rain thunder along the coast. High pressure brings calm across the midsection with weekend highs in the teens to 60s across regions from the Midwest to the Southeast and into Texas and California.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People under Kweisi Mfume has revived activism, boosted black voter turnout in the South, expanded black representation on major networks, and removed a Confederate flag from a statehouse. With 3-year contract talks ahead, Mfume vows to keep rebuilding unity and defining issues.
The Varner family attended a Washington memorial service for 19 year old Benjamin Varner, a Gallaudet University freshman from San Antonio, killed by stabbing on February 3. Joseph M Mesa Jr of Guam, 19, is charged with felony murder. Ben, praised for nearly a 4.0 average, loved learning and exploring the world. The family urged forgiveness while university president I King Jordan spoke of Ben’s bright life.
Centreville residents describe events on the night of the Feb 13 shooting deaths of Queen Annes County Deputy Jason Schwenz and Centreville Officer Michael Nickerson. Frank Zito allegedly refused to surrender as gunfire erupted, with witnesses detailing door knocking, shouting, and gunshots near Zito's home and ongoing neighbourly conflicts.
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